Stewart (DD 224) - Naval Cruise Book

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5 RECOMMISSIONING PRAYERi r by Lt. Robert T. Wilson, Chaplain, U.S.S. MONTPELIER Prayers for Recommissioning of U.S.ggmQ3EHARIwlDD 2247 Our help is in the name of the Lord. Who hath made heaven and earth. The Lord be with you. A Let us pray. O God, by whose word all things are sanctified, pour forth Thy blessing upon this ship, the U.S.S. Stewart and grant thatvwhosoever shall use it, shall use it with thanksgiving that she was delivered from the hands of the enemy. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. O Eternal Lord God, Who alone spreadest' out the heavens, and rulest the raging of the sea: vouchsafe to take into Thy almighty and most gracious protection this ship and all who serve herein. Preserve her from the dangers of the sea, and from further violence of any enemy: that she may be a safeguard -unto the United States and America,.and a security for such as pass on the seas upon their lawful occasion: to the glory of 'Thy Nameg through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Almighty God, our heavenly Father, send down upon this ship Thy richest benefits, that we who serve herein may be harmed by no adversity either physical or spiritualg endow its officers wi th wisdom, zeal, and patience: inspireits men with the spi ritof truth, courage, and loyal ty enable all to maintain the honor of the Navy unsullied, and to acquit ourselves as men in all our duties. Strengthen and increase our admiration for honest dealing and clean thinking, so that we may hate that which is evil and love that which is good. Guard us against irreverence in the sacred things of life. Fill our hearts wi th the spirit of comradeship, so that we may know sym- pathy for those who suffered and died herein. ..3-

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uCONGRATULATIONS...U Vice Admiral Oldendorf congrat- ulates the new Skipper of the U224u and wishes him a happy and successful voyage home. Probably no one received greater pleasure from Uwerecommissioning ceremony than does her Executive Officer, Lt.fjgj G.T. Burns, USN, QPicture Below, who wasarnachin- ist's mate first class attached to the STEWART when she was lost at Surabayo. At home he has the battle flag that was last flown on the STEWART prior Maher capt- ure by the japanese. USET THE WATCH...H S Start the ship's time..Commence the Log .... Man all stations for port routine...Set the Watch.... as the boatswain pipes the calls shipboard routine begins and the DD224 is on duty in the service of the United States Navy. Soon, the trip home will begin, across the Pacific umthe States...there to be welcomed home by the Navy and by the men who have made the Navy what it is today. HWe1come aboard, men of the 224 ...... good luck and happy sailing!H

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